socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

We've been quite active, and have had a bunch of acquisitions lately -- including Internet Brands and MySpace -- a total of over 2 billion in acquisition in Southern California. We can also write checks as large as $35M out of the Omega Fund. It's difficult to add value to a portfolio company or entrepreneur.

Redpoint 154

Redpoint Southern California Cornerstone OnDemand Invest 154

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

It was a pleasure to write them myself. He was a life-long entrepreneur and the first business he created out of college (actually, he founded it while he was at Caltech) was a company that manufactured high quality audio speakers. Some IdeaLab successes / brand names aside from Overture & CitySearch? Overture (Goto.com).

Competition 350

Competition Idealab Product CitySearch 350

socalTECH

MARCH 21, 2011

We're able to build out a brand story, which is not possible when you're just dealing with store shelves at Whole Foods. We feel we've build, from the ground up, an internet brand. All of our competitors are focused on being on shelves, and they don't get the web in any meaningful way.

Web 225

Web Social Media SEO Media 225